Have a passion for reform? Come join the team at FWD.us.

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Have a passion for reform?
Come join the team!

FWD.us is a bipartisan political organization that believes America’s families, communities, and economy thrive when everyone has the opportunity to achieve their full potential. Ready to achieve your full potential? We’re looking for talented individuals to fill important roles in our organization.

Meet Our Team

Our dedicated staff is committed to reforming our immigration and criminal justice systems.

Zoë Towns

Executive Director

Maria Praeli

Deputy Director Government Relations & Coalitions

Rena Karefa-Johnson

VP, National Initiatives

Alison Silveira

Policy and Research Manager, Criminal Justice Reform

Peter Mayer

Senior Associate, Criminal Justice Reform

Juan Pachon

VP, Communications

Josie Halpern-Finnerty

Chief of Staff, Criminal Justice Reform

Tiffany Lawrence

VP, Chief Human Resources Officer

Alesha Judkins

State Director Mississippi

Maria Vanegas

Senior Information Systems Associate

Liza Cobey

Executive Assistant, Criminal Justice Reform

Zaira Garcia

Regional Government Relations Director